Saudi Arabia to launch first projects of General Geological Survey Program on Aug. 24

21/08/2021 Argaam

Logo of the Saudi Geological Survey Program

Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, will launch, on Aug. 24, the first projects of the General Geological Survey Program, in Dawadmi Governorate, at a total value of SAR 2 billion, Saudi Press Agency reported.

 

The initiative's projects aim to access accurate geological data for the Arabian Shield area, which covers ​​up to 600,000 km2 of the Kingdom, said Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Chief Executive Officer of Geological Survey.

 

He added that these data will contribute to supporting mineral exploration, which will stimulate the local economy and diversify revenues through attracting investment to the mining sector, in line with Kingdom's Vision 2030.

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